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The Fronczak Files

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Mysteries, DNA, and the Search for Who We Really Are.

The Fronczak Files is a gripping podcast that delves deep into the investigation of the abduction of Paul Fronczak, the abandonment of Jack Rosenthal, and the disappearance of Jack’s twin sister Jill. This true crime podcast takes you on a rollercoaster ride through Paul’s experiences, searching for his family and uncovering new mysteries along the way. In April 1964, a woman disguised as a nurse walked into a Chicago hospital room and took a one-day-old infant from the arms of a young mother named Dora Fronczak. That day, Chicago police kicked off the biggest manhunt in the city's history in an effort to find the kidnapped "Baby Fronczak." Weeks passed without any sign of the kidnapper or the infant. Two years after the kidnapping, the case went cold… Co-hosted by Paul Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings, Season 1 pulls you into the decades-long search for answers, identity, and justice. No theories. No holding back. Just the raw, unfiltered truth - told straight from the source.

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S5 · E6
Tuesday · 57 min
Petitioning the DEAD | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 6
A buried mother. A need for DNA. A new challenge. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey continue the conversation from last week, taking a deeper look at the team’s decision to petition the state of New Jersey to exhume Marie Duncan Rosenthal. Why has Jack run out of options within the current legal system? Why have attorneys been unwilling to assist him in reclaiming his genetic identity? And what does it actually take to organize and carry out a court-ordered exhumation? Join Jack and Tracey as they explain the painstaking legal process required for Jack to finally shed the identity of Paul Joseph Fronczak and take another critical step forward in the search for his missing twin sister, Jill Rosenthal. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Explain the legal obstacles Jack has faced in reclaiming his genetic identity • Detail the many steps, approvals, and individuals required to carry out a court-ordered exhumation • Share more about the newly established Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E5
August 25 · 43 min
Beneath the HEADSTONE | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 5
A hidden identity. A family of secrets. A fight to exhume. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey detail the journey that led them to an extraordinary decision: petitioning the state of New Jersey to exhume Marie Duncan Rosenthal. Why did the team determine that Marie’s exhumation may be necessary to move the search for Jill Rosenthal forward? Why aren’t consumer DNA test results enough when it comes to legally establishing identity? And could a set of unidentified human remains discovered in Mountainside, New Jersey, hold a connection to Jill? Join Jack and Tracey as they reveal why the team is seeking Marie’s exhumation and how the DNA buried with her could establish Jack’s genetic identity, provide a critical reference for Jill, and potentially unlock answers in a mystery that had endured for more than six decades. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Discuss why consumer DNA test results may not meet the evidentiary standards required in court • Explain why Marie’s exhumation could be critical to establishing Jack’s genetic identity and advancing the search for Jill • Examine a set of unidentified human remains discovered in 1971 in Mountainside, New Jersey, and why the case has drawn the team’s attention 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E4
August 18 · 39 min
The Case Number That DIDN’T Exist | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 4
A missing twin. A search for answers. A case number that wasn’t real. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey retrace the long and frustrating journey to officially open a missing persons case for Jill Lynn Rosenthal, a child whose disappearance had gone unreported for decades. When did Jack realize it was time to involve law enforcement? Where did he first turn? And how did his attempt to report Jill missing lead to an Atlantic City detective providing him with a case number that he would later discover didn’t exist? What should have been a straightforward step in the search for Jill became another obstacle in a case already filled with unanswered questions. Join Jack and Tracey as they revisit the efforts to have Jill officially recognized as missing, the roadblocks they encountered along the way, and why cooperation between law enforcement, families, researchers, and the public can be critical in bringing long-cold cases back into the light. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Detail the long journey to officially have Jill Lynn Rosenthal declared missing • Recount their troubling experience with the Atlantic City Police Department • Discuss the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and the public in missing-persons investigations • Offer a first look at the mission behind the Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation for Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E3
August 11 · 56 min
The Keepers of HOPE | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 3
A heartbreaking tragedy. A renewed purpose. A mission that continues to bring children home. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Callahan Walsh and Angeline Hartmann of The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for an inside look at the nation’s leading organization dedicated to protecting children and helping reunite families. How did the murder of Adam Walsh inspire the creation of NCMEC? How is the organization supporting cold cases like Jill Rosenthal’s more than 60 years later? And what role can everyday people play in helping recover missing children? Join Jack and Tracey as they go behind the scenes of one of the world’s most recognized child protection organizations and explore the impact its work continues to have on families searching for answers. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Explore how Adam Walsh’s tragic story became the catalyst for a national movement • Learn how NCMEC supports families, law enforcement, and cold case investigations • Discuss how NCMEC is assisting in the search for Jill Rosenthal • Share practical ways the public can help bring missing children home 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect on: | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads | thefronczakfiles.com | jjrf.org The Fronczak Files is the mouthpiece of The Jack and Jill Rosenthal Foundation For Missing and Unidentified Children. We reopen the search for missing children whose cases have gone cold through investigative research, forensic genealogy, public awareness, and family advocacy. Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E2
August 4 · 44 min
The LAST Babysitter | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 2
One evening. Neglected twins. The last sighting. In this episode of The Fronczak Files Jack and Tracey welcome back Susan Wohlert, the babysitter who cared for Jack and Jill Rosenthal shortly before they both disappeared. As new details emerge, the team begins to piece together a clearer picture of life inside the troubled Rosenthal household and the world of 1960s Atlantic City. What did Susan remember about the condition of the twins? How did the Rosenthal family respond after Jack and Jill vanished? And could neighbors who lived nearby still hold the missing pieces needed to solve Jill’s disappearance? Join Jack and Tracey as they interview one of last known living witnesses to see Jill Lynn Rosenthal before she disappeared. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Revisit Susan Wohlert’s firsthand memories of babysitting Jack and Jill • Explore the history of Atlantic City and the Ducktown neighborhood during the 1960s • Reconstruct the events surrounding Jill Lynn Rosenthal’s last known sighting 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E1
July 28 · 49 min
The Twin That VANISHED | The Fronczak Files S5 Ep. 1
A secret. A DNA test. A missing twin. The Season 5 premiere of The Fronczak Files begins with the extraordinary journey that uncovered Jack’s true identity. In 2012, a DNA test revealed the unimaginable: he was not Paul Joseph Fronczak, the infant kidnapped from a Chicago hospital in 1964. What followed was a years-long search for the truth, one that uncovered an even deeper mystery: a missing twin. How did Jack finally discover who he really was? Who were the parents who left him behind in Newark, New Jersey? And what happened to his twin sister, Jill Lynn Rosenthal? Join Jack and Tracey as they launch Season 5: The Search for Jill Rosenthal, a new investigation into a decades-old mystery that remains unsolved. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Recount Jack’s remarkable journey to uncover his true genetic identity • Explore the complex and deeply troubled Rosenthal family • Begin unraveling the disappearance of Jill Lynn Rosenthal 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 5 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E9
June 30 · 58 min
Help Us FIND Her | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 9
A kidnapper. A cold case. A call to action. In the Season 4 finale of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey bring together everything currently known about the team’s new kidnapping suspect: Marcelle. We’ll walk you through every known location connected to her, explore maps of 1960s Chicago, and ask for your help in uncovering the truth. Who was Marcelle? How did the actions of one woman in 1964 ripple through generations, forever changing the lives of countless people? And could the answer to this 62-year-old mystery still be out there? Join Jack and Tracey as they conclude Season 4 by reflecting on the lasting emotional toll this kidnapping inflicted on Paul, Dora, the Baty family, and everyone whose lives were forever changed. Then, as the investigation enters its next chapter, discover how you can help bring long-awaited answers to one of America’s most enduring child abduction mysteries. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Present everything currently known about Marcelle • Explore the key locations connected to the investigation • Discuss the lasting emotional impact of the kidnapping • Explain how you can help provide answers in the search 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for upcoming Season 5 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E8
June 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Profiling a KIDNAPPER | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 8
A new suspect. A psychological profile. A search for the truth. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey take a deep dive into the world of infant abductions, examining the behavioral patterns, motivations, and psychological profiles of those who steal children. Armed with official research and historical data, the investigation turns toward a new suspect: Marcelle. Who typically abducts infants? What drives someone to take a child and raise them as their own? And how closely does Marcelle align with the profile developed by experts and law enforcement? Join Jack and Tracey as they journey back to 1964: a time when hospital nurseries were open, security was minimal, and newborns were frighteningly vulnerable. As the team compares documented abductor characteristics with known facts of the case, a clearer picture of the person behind one of America’s most infamous child kidnappings begins to emerge. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Examine official statistics and research on infant abductions • Compare Marcelle’s known history to established psychological profiles • Explore the security vulnerabilities at Michael Reese Hospital in 1964 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E7
June 16 · 59 min
A NEW Suspect | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 7
A plea for help. A search for answers. A revelation that changes everything. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey sit down with Doyle Batey, the younger brother of Billy Ray Baty. Through Doyle’s memories, a complicated portrait begins to emerge: one that fills in missing pieces surrounding the 1964 kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. Who was Billy Ray Baty? What did Doyle reveal about Billy’s marriage to Alice Suane? And what startling information has led TFF to a new suspect? Join Jack and Tracey as the trail stretches from Blytheville, Arkansas to Chicago, and a long-buried connection begins to come into focus. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Share a never-before-seen interview with Doyle Batey • Revisit Billy Ray Baty’s history in Arkansas and Chicago • Introduce Marcelle, TFF’s new kidnapping suspect 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E6
June 9 · 48 min
The Arkansas CONNECTION | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 6
In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey follow a clue hidden in plain sight: the surname Baty. What begins as a simple question…where did the name come from?…leads the investigation hundreds of miles from Chicago to Blytheville, Arkansas. As they trace records, timelines, family connections, and forgotten histories, a network of people connected to the real Paul Fronczak kidnapping begins to emerge. Along the way, they uncover links between Arkansas and Chicago, examine the life of Billy Ray Baty, and explore whether a Chicago woman with deep roots in the city could have been far closer to the kidnapping than anyone realized. Could a decades-old paper trail reveal new suspects? Why does Arkansas keep appearing in the investigation? And what happens when family histories, criminal connections, and eyewitness descriptions begin to overlap? Join Jack and Tracey as they follow the paper trail into Arkansas and uncover one of the most intriguing leads in the search for answers. 🎙 In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Explore how the surname “Baty” became a critical clue in the investigation • Trace connections between Chicago and Blytheville, Arkansas • Examine the backgrounds of individuals potentially connected to the kidnapping • Investigate whether long-overlooked records may point toward new suspects 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📱 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E5
June 2 · 47 min
The Shadow of CORRUPTION | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 5
Corruption. Conspiracy. Lies. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey take a deeper look at Marlin Johnson, the head of the FBI’s Chicago office and the principal investigator in the kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. But Johnson’s story stretches far beyond the walls of Michael Reese Hospital. His name was tied not only to one of Chicago’s most infamous kidnappings, but also to the Chicago Outfit, power criminals, and whispers of corruption inside law enforcement itself. Why was the head of the FBI leading the Fronczak kidnapping investigation? Why did a famous mobster sue Marlin Johnson? And what was really happening inside Chicago’s FBI office during the 1960’s? Join Jack and Tracey as they pull the curtain on one of Chicago’s most well-known law enforcement figures, and the shadow of corruption surrounding the case. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Examine Marlin Johnson’s role in the Paul Joseph Fronczak kidnapping • Explore the FBI’s complicated relationship with the Chicago Outfit • Question whether corruption may have shaped the course of the investigation 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E4
May 26 · 59 min
The Trail Goes COLD | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 4
Tips. Leads. Dead ends. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey continue tracing the Chicago Police Department’s investigation into the kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. After a surge of public tips, witness interviews, and possible suspects, the momentum begins to fade, and the search for Paul’s kidnapper slowly stalls. What strategies did investigators use to find baby Paul? How many people were questioned, cleared, or eliminated? And at what point did one of Chicago’s most haunting kidnapping investigations truly go cold? Join Jack and Tracey as they return to the original Chicago PD case file, following the leads investigators chased, and the silence that followed. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Reveal how many women were eliminated as suspects • Recount a significant lead involving an abandoned child in Marietta, Georgia • Examine when the investigation into Paul’s kidnapping began to turn cold 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E3
May 19 · 43 min
VOICES From 1964 | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 3
Tips. Suspects. Eyewitnesses. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey continue their deep dive into the original police case file on the kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. Through eyewitness statements, public tips, and the suspects pursued by Chicago detectives, the chaos of 1964 begins to come into sharper focus. What did witnesses at Michael Reese Hospital reveal about the woman who took baby Paul? Which suspects did the Chicago Police Department investigate? And how organized was the search for the kidnapper in the hours and days that followed? Join Jack and Tracey as they uncover never-before-released details from the 1964 kidnapping investigation and continue the effort to unmask the woman behind one of Chicago’s most infamous crimes. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Review eyewitness descriptions of the kidnapper • Revisit Michael Reese Hospital, the scene of the crime • Present descriptions of suspects interviewed by Chicago detectives 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E2
May 12 · 52 min
The KIDNAPPER’S File | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 2
Police files. Eyewitness descriptions. A kidnapper hiding in plain sight. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey open the Chicago Police Department’s original case file on the kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. Through handwritten notes, typed reports, and eyewitness accounts, the file reveals the chilling movements of a woman bold enough to walk into Michael Reese Hospital and take a newborn from his mother’s arms. What type of records were preserved in the Chicago PD case file? What did the kidnapper look like? And what clues may still be waiting to be uncovered? Join Jack and Tracey as they continue the investigation into one of Chicago’s most infamous kidnappings. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Examine the original Chicago Police Department case file • Review eyewitness descriptions of the kidnapper • Revisit Michael Reese Hospital, the scene of the crime 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E1
May 5 · 1 hr 13 min
The Day He VANISHED | The Fronczak Files S4 Ep. 1
Kidnapping. Case files. Unanswered questions. In the Season 4 premiere of the Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey open the Chicago Police Department’s original file on the kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak, and begin reconstructing the day that changed everything. For the first time, they reveal a minute-by-minute timeline of the events of April 27, 1964, tracing the moments before, during, and after Paul vanished from Michael Reese Hospital. How fast did the kidnapping unfold? When did law enforcement respond? And what new details buried in the case file could point to something more? Join Jack and Tracey as they launch Season 4: Anatomy of A Kidnapping, a deeper investigation into the evidence, the strategy, and the questions that still remain. In this episode, Jack and Tracey: • Reveal previously unreleased evidence from the Chicago Police Department’s investigation • Break down the kidnapper’s possible strategy in abducting Paul • Set the stage for a season-long examination of one of Chicago’s most haunting kidnapping cases 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E10
April 21 · 45 min
S3 Bonus Episode: The MAN Behind the Podcast | The Fronczak Files
Kidnapping. Abandonment. Searching. In this bonus episode of The Fronczak Files, Tracey interviews Jack about his early life, finding out his true identity, and the development of the podcast. What was Jack like growing up? How did he handle the news that he wasn’t biologically related to Dora & Chester Fronczak? And how does Jack conceptualize his lost twin, Jill? Join The Fronczak Files for this emotional interview in preparation for Season 4’s launch. 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 4 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E9
April 7 · 34 min
The WRONG Suspect | The Fronczak Files S3 Ep. 9
Kidnapping. Family. Questions. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey revisit the life of Alice Suane Baty, a woman once believed to be a suspect in the 1964 kidnapping of Paul Joseph Fronczak. But after new biographical details emerge through a family connection, the investigation takes a dramatic turn and a long-held theory begins to unravel. Who was Alice Suane Baty? What was her life really like in Chicago and Arkansas? And could she truly have been the woman who took baby Paul from Michael Reese Hospital? Join Jack and Tracey as they re-examine the evidence, confront a startling revelation, and open the door to an entirely new direction for Season 4. Join Jack and Tracey as they: • Uncover Alice’s personality, history, and quirks • Examine whether Alice could truly have kidnapped Paul Joseph Fronczak • Set the stage for a bold new chapter in the investigation 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E8
March 31 · 46 min
FRAUD Behind the Name | The Fronczak Files S3 Ep. 8
Kidnapping. Chaos. Deception. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey unravel the haunting story of Kevin Ray Baty, “the real Paul Joseph Fronczak.” His life was shaped by confusion, secrecy, and a false identity that followed him from the very beginning. What emerges is not just a story of deception, but of a life built on a lie. How was Kevin raised? What forces shaped the man he became? And what new evidence has the team uncovered about the fabricated records tied to his identity? Join Jack and Tracey as they dig into Kevin Ray Baty’s past and examine the troubling realities behind the name he carried. Follow Jack and Tracey as they: • Uncover the details of Kevin’s early life • Discuss his temperament, relationships, and personal struggles • Present new findings about the documents behind his identity 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E7
March 24 · 47 min
The Woman Behind the LIE | The Fronczak Files S3 Ep. 7
Lies. Crime. Deception. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey step into the shadowy world of Lorraine Arnold Fountain, the woman who raised the kidnapped Fronczak child. Through a closer look at her family history, criminal record, and the places she lived, a darker portrait begins to emerge, one that brings new depth to the mystery of Paul Joseph Fronczak’s abduction. How many times was Lorraine arrested? What kind of life did she create for Kevin, the child the world knew by a name that was never truly his? And what new evidence has the team uncovered that places Lorraine in Chicago during the 1960’s? Join Jack and Tracey as they unravel Lorraine’s complicated, crime-laced past and follow the threads of a story built on secrets, reinvention, and deception. Join Jack and Tracey as they: • Explore Lorraine’s early family life • Uncover her extensive criminal history • Push the investigation into Paul Joseph Fronczak’s kidnapping even further 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E6
March 17 · 46 min
The MISSING Pages | The Fronczak Files S3 Ep. 6
Questions. Secrets. Cover-Up. In this episode of The Fronczak Files, Jack and Tracey turn to biological family members in search of answers about the Duncan and Rosenthal roots. Sean and Toni Anderson, two of Jack’s cousins, share a long-missing family context, offering new insight into the people whose choices shaped this story. What was Jennie Noga Duncan really like behind closed doors? How did Sean process meeting Jack, a once-abandoned relative whose existence had been left in the shadows? And how many secrets remained hidden within the family for decades? Tune in as Jack and Tracey try to pull back the curtain on the silence, secrets, and possible cover-up surrounding these central figures. Join Jack and Tracey as they: • Interview Jack’s cousins, Sean and Toni Anderson • Examine the secrecy and hidden truths surrounding Jennie and Marie • Continue the investigation into Jack and Jill’s disappearance 💬 Share your reactions 🔔 Subscribe for new Season 3 episodes 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube ⭐ Join as a Patreon member for extra bonus content 📲 Connect with us: thefronczakfiles.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Threads Theme Music by Paul Jack Fronczak and Rick Holland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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